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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1949

Page

5

Pleasant Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs M H VanDresar

A Tuesday evening surprise party honored Mrs M H VanDresar at her home 1104 West Pleasant Street with sixteen friends attending. Cards and bridge games provided entertainment Icing on the cake was a musical cake stand and corsage favors. Mrs VanDresar received many gifts from her friends.

M. H. VanDresar M. H. VanDresan West Pleasant, Street Contract Bridge Auction Bridge Airainis Airs van Dresar Sarah Zalmeck W. Baccus Dora Daye Motion Bridge Harriet Herman Milton Zalaneck Conttrmet George Stanford, Jr Zalzneck Mary DeLury Bacons

Mrs Lawrence Swanson Honored At Shower

Mrs Floyd Black and Mrs Carl Gates hosted a storieshower for Mrs Lawrence Swanson at the Gates home on 216 Fairview Street Tuesday evening. Twenty eight ladies attended and enjoyed contests. Awards went to eight guests including Mrs John Gilmore Mrs James Maloney and Mrs John Catalfn. Fall flowers adorned the home and refreshments featured napkins folded into baby kimonos. Mrs Swenson received many gifts.

Lawrence Swanson Floyd Black Carl Gates Gates Fairview Street John Gilmore James Maloney John Catalfn Paul French Carl Peterson Mary Murray Harold Schroeder

Birth Announcement for John Willia’s Son

A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs John Willia at the Copry Hess pit. The couple will name him and announce further details to family and friends.

John Willia Hess Pit

Inter-City Meeting at Titusville Rotary Club

Titusville Rotary Club hosted an inter city gathering at the Titusville Country Club. About twenty local residents attended as Rotarians from Titusville Olean City Franklin Erle Meadville and Jamestown were represented. Rev George Tohtey of Jamestown spoke on A Stand Stand Quarterback. Next week the Avery Club will meet at Mr and Mrs A M Lita’s Findley summer cottage for a fish fry.

Titusville Tibusville Oi City Franklin Erle Meadville Jamestown George Tohtey First Baptist Church Amc Avery Club Mrn Mrs. A. M. Lita Findley

Personal Shower For Miss Mary Querreveld

A personal bridal shower honored Miss Mary Querreveld who weds Robert Williams Saturday. Hostesses Mrs Harold Messinger and Mrs John Kelslee led nine guests through contests. Prizes went to James Kolster and Miss Augusta Querreveld as gifts were opened. A dessert buffet topped the elegant table with a four tier wedding cake and tapers. Out of town attendees included Mrs Heslink of Clymer and Mrs Lindholm of Elgin.

Mary Querreveld Robert Williams Harold Messinger John Kelslee Messingee Columbus Laverine Hubert Watrous Augusta Quérreveld Ivar Hessink Larian Lindholm Ame Mors

Luncheon Honors Mrs Lucina Putnam in City Party

A luncheon yesterday afternoon honored Mrs Lucina Putnam a former resident now of Orlando Florida. She celebrated her 102nd birthday on August 13 and plans to spend the summer with her daughter Mrs Esther Berger at Waterford. Attendees included Mrs L E Wilcox Mrs Charles P Paulson Mrs Minnie Perkins Mrs Mabel Dartow and Mr Mrs Louis Tenney of Orlando.

Charles P. Paulson Minie Perkins Mabel Dartow Its City Louis Tenney Orlando

Local births, shifts, and social notes from Erie area

Mrs. Markn Mack teaches at Nashville High School in Nashville Ohio as a mathematics instructor. Dorothy Miller, a graduate of Kern State University, spent time with her parents in Columbus. Mrs Wissinger and daughter leave for St Petersburg Florida. Miss Mary Lou Haight begins work at St Vincent's Hospital in Erie after Mercyhurst College. Bingo returns at Coxry Rod and Gun Club at 8:15 PM Saturday. Local birthdays and anniversaries noted along with a Playhouse Erie opening Sept. 23 and a list of upcoming plays. Wedding of Romaline Hall and Howard Steves reported. Rev Minnigh officiated.

Markn Mack Dorothy Miller Columbus Nashville High School Nashville Oly Dorothy J. H. Miller Kern State University Kent Hamy Wissinger Louis Foradora Cheryl Unionity Ane St. Peters Dure Florida Wissinger Lon Ady Foradora’s Mary Lou Haight Earl Haight East Bond Street Huron Road Hospital Cleveland St. Vincent's Hospital Erie Mary Hou Cory Senior High Mercyhurst College Coxry Rod and Gun Club Baroata Orra-Jean Sile

DiDiminico-Wolfe Wedding Announced At St James

Miss June Wolfe daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Wolfe of Brie and John DiDiminico of Jamestown married on Sunday afternoon at 2 30 Rev D E Arnone officiated with organ music by Rose Casimino and vocal by Nicholas Gonti The couple left for a New York City honeymoon and will reside at 535 Allen Street Jamestown The bride wore a white princess style satin gown with pearls and gloves. attendants included Evelyn Groters Leah DiDiminico Barbara Ann Wolfe and Barbara Ann Wolfe flower girl with pink and white pompons

Arte Manan Cariows Xourch Jameson June Wolfe Raymond Wolfe Brie John DiDiminico Damectown Ware D. E Arnone Rose Casimino Nicholas Gonti Evelyn Groters of Clymer Leah” di Diminico Barbara Ann Wolfe Joe Casey Dadiminicg Jamestown DiDiminico New York City Allen Street Clymer Central School Mm. Louis Groters Jamestown High School

Calvin Circle Meeting Reported

The Calvin Circle of the Presbyterian Women's Association met for the September meeting Tuesday evening at the Wright street home of Mrs Frank Gole with 18 members in attendance. Chairman Mrs C M Howard presided and devotions were given by Mrs Nichols. Mrs Frank Laurie was appointed chairman of the magazine subscriptions. It was decided to meet the third Tuesday each month. The group discussed the rummage sale to be held at the church on October 1 and 16, and the bazaar scheduled for November 4 and 20 at the church. Calvin Circle members will host the combined meeting of the six circles on October 5 at the church with Mrs Howard as chairman. Miss Dorothy Robinson presented a review titled Mothers of Famous Men. next meeting to be hosted by Mrs Robert Grice on Park Street on October 18.

Calvin Circle Calvin Presbyterian Women’s Association Wright Street Frank Gole Penny Wichels J. B. Patterson C. M. Howard Howard Dorothy Robinson Robert Grice Park Street

Past Matrons Club Meets at Miss Hele Johnson’s Home

Miss Hele Johnson of Essex street hosted nine members of the Gerry City Chapter No. 17, Order of the Eastern Star, for a regular session. Miss Louise Williams presided at the routine business meeting. the evening was social with refreshments served, next meeting set for October 4.

Hele Johnson Essex Street Gerry City Order of the Eastern Star Louise Williams

Weekend Guests and Band Salute at Local Event

Mead Eveline residents Postmaster and Mrs James P Sullivan hosted weekend guests while Elks president Mr Youengent spoke. Corry Warren football game featured a high school band that formed the letter W despite tight rehearsal time. Anniversary noted for Mr and Mrs Richard Muekhaupt of East Main Street. George B Bogert, Columbus native in the Army since 1944, recently transferred from Korea to Hawaii, joined by his Tacoma wife who visited him there.

James P. Sullivan Mead Eveline Youengent The Elks Kyan Rice Corry-Warren East Main Street George B. Bogert Columbus Hawaiian Islands Korea Tacoma Wash

Mrs W A Redmond Entertains Bridge Club Members

Mrs W A Redmond of Wright stressed entertained the members of a contract bridge club with whom she has been a silent at several of their meetings. Two tables of contract were in play and Mrs Walter W Auer and Miss Ina Austin received rewards. Mrs Redmond served her guests a dessert course.

W. A. Redmond Wright Stress Walter W. Auer Ina Austin Mirs

Quilting Club Meeting With Mrs Matson Hosts Serves Salad

Quilting Club met with Mrs Lloyd Matson of West Church Street as hostess. Members enjoyed fancy work and Visiting. The hostess served salad and purses. On September 27th the group will dine with Mrs Arthur Y Cochran of East Frederick Street.

Alight Mengers Lloyd Matson West Church Street Arthur Y. Coclwan East Frederick Street

Holy Name Society Meeting At St Edward's Hall

Members of the Holy Name Society from St Elisabeth's and St Thomas churches met at St Edward's Hall Tuesday evening with Rev John DeLamb leading rosary. George Taylor presided as president. a communion breakfast was announced for October 16 with a 45 dollar donation planned. a recruiting committee was named and a refreshment committee appointed for the next year’s sessions.

Adyiwaumusy Holy Name Society St. Elisabeth’s Church St. ‘Thomes St. Edward's Hell John DeLamb Socinty Tam An George Taylor Com Munion Donald Bachomner Alehant Giacoma Elizabeth's Hall

Mrs Snapp Hosts Friendly Birthday Club Event

The Friendly Birthday Club met with Mrs Pred Snapp at West Pred Prick Street last evening with nine members and three guests Miss Merlie Akam Mrs Margaret Hughes and Mrs Jesse Whitney attending. Five hundred ten were entertainment and Mrs Lyle Shreve Miss Akam Mrs Whitney and Mrs Billa Boyle won awards. The floor prize went to Mrs C J Peek. The hostess served refreshments and on October with Mrs Henry W Baty of 42 Raymond Avenue is 16 am certain.

Snapp Pred-Snapp West Pred- Prick Street Merlie Akam Margaret Hughes Jesse Whitney Lyle Shreve Miss Akam Whitney Billa Boyle C. J. Peek Henry W. Baty Raymond Avenue Bertha Darwin

Hospitality Club Met Tuesday Afternoon At Legion Home

The Hospitality Club held a meeting Tuesday afternoon at the American Legion Home, convening at 2 o’clock. Mrs. K. R. Benson, September chair, presided and spoke on her pewter collection. Antiques were displayed. Cake, coffee, tea, and candies were served. Mrs. Charles Kromes and Mrs. G. L. Boyd assisted. The next meeting is September 27, with a request to bring homemade quilts or coverlets.

Hospitality Club American Legion K. R. Benson Charles Kromes G. L. Boyd

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